US commodity inflation keeps climbing. Ground beef hits a record $6.67 per pound—a stunning 72% jump from January 2020 when it was just $3.88. That's not all: chicken breast prices up 36% over the same period, while coffee costs have surged 52%. These aren't isolated spikes. They reflect broader inflationary pressures squeezing household budgets. For investors, it's a reminder of why diversification matters. As traditional assets face erosion from rising costs, alternative stores of value become increasingly relevant to wealth preservation strategies.